Filling The Void

Filling The Void

Riding roller coasters, baking sourdough bread, needlepointing — what do you do when there’s no work left to do? From the creator of the hit Netflix series Love comes a feel-good audio series about finding pure, simple joy in hobbies that fill the void. Discover your hidden hobby alongside Lesley Arfin, as she interviews her guests about the things that make them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

June 6, 2023 33 mins
On the final episode of this season's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend and artist Timothy Hull about his insatiable obsession with learning foreign languages. His true love language is Italian, but that hasn't stopped him from learning French, Ancient Greek, and Goidelic (that's Irish!). To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Netwo...

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On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend Jolie Franciscus about her life-changing pickleball hobby. The two chat about pickleball cruises, pickleball trophies, and the question on all of our minds: Why, oh why, is this popular racket sport even called "pickleball"? Listen now to find out! To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the...

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May 23, 2023 41 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to writer, magazine editor, and host of the podcast Apology about his love of books, zines, and all things ephemera. The two talk about their shared childhood obsession with Stephen King all the way through their adulthood obsession with Bret Easton Ellis. And stay tuned to hear Jesse's takes on organizing books by color and book clubs! To talk to Lesley about y...

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May 16, 2023 45 mins

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to filmmaker and actor Jay Duplass about running. The two chat about his 180 BPM running playlist, embarrassing his daughter with his iconic dolphin shorts, and the peak moments of joy when running in nature. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Network. This episode is produce...

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May 9, 2023 38 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to actress, comedian, and musician Riki Lindhome about her love of Broadway musicals. From Annie to A Chorus Line, Riki and Lesley talk (and sing!) about them all. Plus, tune in to find out the musical number Riki always skips in Sound of Music. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios Netwo...

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May 2, 2023 64 mins
On a special re-release of Filling The Void, Lesley talks to friend Dax Shepard about how driving fast cars fills his void. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Theme music by Michael Cassidy.

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April 25, 2023 43 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend and writer Daniel Kahana about his tennis hobby. Though he didn't consider himself athletic in early childhood, picking up a tennis racket changed the game for him. Plus, the fashion! Yes, Daniel owns every color sweatband you can imagine. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding is part of the Earios N...

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April 18, 2023 42 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to TV writer and author Danielle Henderson (Maniac, Divorce, and her memoir, The Ugly Cry) about her archery hobby. Since moving out of Los Angeles, Danielle has started building her ultimate oasis in Upstate New York, complete with an indoor archery range. Lesley and Danielle bond over the meditation that comes with a solitary sport, as well as their shared contempt for yoga....

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April 11, 2023 46 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to friend and creative director Chrissie Miller about delving into the world of mediums, psychic readings, and communicating with the dead. Born to astrologist Susan Miller, Chrissie developed a curiosity about divine practices and the people who exercise their sixth sense. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the V...

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On this week's Filling The Void, Lesley talks to her best friend/writer/producer, Sarah Heyward, about why the holidays fill her void!


To talk to Lesley about your hobby, leave a voicemail at 844-370-VOID. You can also email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com.

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March 28, 2023 44 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to comedian, writer, and actor Gil Ozeri (Big Mouth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Happy Endings) about his maybe-more-than-a-hobby, drawing. Gil takes us through his childhood years as a budding artist, his obsession with creating a pop-up book, and why he keeps his passion for art mostly a secret. Plus, tune in to hear a sample of Gil's college hip hop beats! To talk to Lesley about your h...

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March 21, 2023 40 mins

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to actor, comedian, and writer Anders Holm about his sneaker hobby. From the Nike Air Lava Domes he's had since high school to the Rod Lavers that Adidas gifted him to wear on Workaholics, Anders and Lesley discuss collabs, reps, and his coveted closet full of kicks. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the Voiding ...

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On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley talks to writer and director Mike Luciano (HBO's Animals) about his hobby of researching local histories. What started as a 5th grade school project has turned into years of exploring old photo archives, from 1940s New York to LA's '80s rave scene to Depression-era life in his hometown, Sea Cliff. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoid...

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March 7, 2023 31 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley chats with director Michael Showalter on his word puzzle hobby. From the New York Times Spelling Bee to the Wordle/Quordle/Octordle universe, Showalter describes how one word game spiraled into a daily obsession featuring pen and paper, online community forums, and a photoshopped image of Mickey Rourke on a Billy Joel album cover. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the pod...

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February 28, 2023 31 mins
On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley sits down with childhood friend and University of New Hampshire professor Bobby Eckstein to talk about his hobby of reading and scrutinizing Agatha Christie novels. Bobby takes Lesley through the twists and turns of Dame Agatha Christie's best mystery novels while Lesley probes Bobby about his next hobby once he finishes all 66 of her books. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can em...

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February 21, 2023 31 mins

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley sits down with Fred Armisen to dig into the nuances of his record collection, from the must-have classics to the deliciously obscure. Lesley and Fred nerd out over the iconic record stores they've frequented throughout the years, the lost art of the mix tape, and the unexpected rewards of judging an album by its cover. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at ...

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February 14, 2023 30 mins

On this week's Filling the Void, Lesley chats with costume designer Shirley Kurata about her Animal Crossing obsession. Shirley is nominated for an Academy Award for her costume design in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once, so it's no surprise her hobby is creating avant-garde home and clothing designs on her Animal Crossing island. Shirley and Lesley discuss how they bonded over the highly addictive video game an...

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February 7, 2023 31 mins
On the debut of Season Three of Filling The Void, Lesley talks to actress Kristen Bell about all things clay and the soothing effect of a low stakes hobby. From puzzles to miniature sculptures, Kristen and Lesley share how they carve out time from work and their busy lives as moms to prioritize their craft corners. To talk to Lesley about your hobby, you can email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Filling the ...

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April 21, 2020 39 mins

On this week's Filling The Void, Lesley talks to writer and actor Phil Matarese about his love of making digital art and why he wears jeans while working from home. 

To talk to Lesley about your hobby, leave a voicemail at 844-370-VOID. You can also email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy



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April 14, 2020 33 mins

On this week's Filling The Void, Lesley talks to her friend, creative director Lisa Fuller, about setting out on a journey to help her find a hobby.

To talk to Lesley about your hobby, leave a voicemail at 844-370-VOID. You can also email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com. Theme music by Michael Cassidy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy



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